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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.86, 191.46 and 120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.86, 191.46 and 120.16 is: 165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.86 : 191.46 = 120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.86/191.46 = 120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.86x = 191.46 × 120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.86x = 23,004.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,004.77/138.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.66

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